Björn Knutson[1] commonly spelt Knutsson (born 27 April 1938 in Sweden) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1965 and was a four-time winner of the World Team Cup.
[2] He gained the nickname 'The Crown Prince' for his speedway success.
[4] Knutson also won the Speedway Swedish Individual Championship in 1961 and 1963.
[5] He first rode in Great Britain after signing for Southampton Saints, during the 1959 Speedway National League.
[6] He topped the team's averages in 1960 and became one of the league's leading riders during the period.